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Australian College Course in Advanced Editing and Publishing

Advance editorial expertise for publishing and content creation careers.
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Course Description

Welcome to Australian College – Expanding Horizons for Over 20 Years

Much like the Southern Cross constellation, our mission is to illuminate educational pathways, helping students navigate brighter futures through our high-quality online curriculum. With over two decades of experience, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve both personal and professional success in an ever-evolving world.

Certificate in Advanced Editing & Publishing (AEP)

Transform your passion for language into a professional skill set that will make you a valuable asset. This course goes beyond the basics, equipping you with advanced editing and publishing techniques that are essential for various roles within the publishing industry and beyond.

What You’ll Be Able to Do in Your Job Role:

Master Advanced Editing Techniques

  • Apply standard Australian English spelling and punctuation with precision, ensuring all written materials in your office are error-free and polished.
  • Edit and proofread complex documents across various industries, maintaining high standards of grammar, style, and consistency.

Enhance Professional Communication

  • Use technology to efficiently edit and proofread electronic documents, streamline document management, and produce professionally formatted reports and presentations.
  • Develop a keen eye for detail, enabling you to edit layouts, manage complex content like tables and illustrations, and apply design principles to enhance the readability and visual appeal of documents.

Manage Publishing Processes

  • Navigate the entire publishing process, from planning multi-page documents to using templates and styles for cohesive and professional publications.
  • Understand print processes and effectively manage publication schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective production of office materials.

Excel in Business Communication

  • Market yourself effectively, whether you’re working in a corporate setting or running your own freelance business.
  • Apply your skills in a variety of contexts, from preparing business proposals and company reports to producing high-quality internal newsletters and marketing materials.

Start Anytime, Study Anywhere

With our flexible, self-paced online learning, you can enrol and begin your course at any time, fitting your studies around your existing commitments.

Take the First Step Today!

Enrol now and start building the skills that will elevate your professional communication and editing capabilities. Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to get started on your path to a successful career in business administration and publishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

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Course Summary

Course Code AEP
Qualification gained Australian College Course in Advanced Editing and Publishing
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short answer questions, writing assessments, editing tasks
Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1 – Enhancing Editing and Publishing Skills

Reading 1 – Apply Standard Australian
English Spelling and Punctuation
Writing Style III
Perfect Punctuation III
Colloquial Language
Alternative Spellings
Foreign Words and Phrases

Reading 2 – Develop Knowledge of Typography, Illustrations and Design for Editing II
Specialised Publications and Resources
Specialised Language Conventions
Illustrations and Tables
Editing Tables

Reading 3 – Apply Principles of Word Usage in Written Communication, Proofread unformatted Text, Proofread formatted Text, Edit for Major Sectors of the Publishing Industry II
Completeness and Consistency
Editing Lists
Some Editing Practices
Tip Lists

Reading 4 – Apply Principles of Grammar in Written Communication
Identifying Parts of Speech
Sentence Analysis and Sentence Types
Language
Writing Structure
Changing Grammar

 

Module 2 – Introduction to Desktop Publishing for Editors

Reading 1 – Edit Text Electronically
Acquiring Files From Another Source
Dealing With Errors in Electronic Documents
Electronic Editing Techniques
Document Management
Saving and Printing Documents
Sending Files Electronically

Reading 2 – Apply Knowledge of Desktop
Publishing for Editors
Desktop Publishing Applications
Desktop Publishing Principles
The Elements and Principles of Design
Using PagePlus for Desktop Publishing
Type in Desktop Publishing
Including Images in your Design
Producing a Single-Page Design

Reading 3 – Publish Documents from the Desktop
Planning a Multi-Page Document
Producing a Multi-Page Document
Using Templates for Layouts
Using Styles in Multi-Page Documents
Generating Colour Documents
Producing a Multi-Page Document
Output Devices
Document Proofing

 

Module 3 – Entering the Industry of Editing and Publishing

Reading 1 – Apply Knowledge of Print Processes for Editors and Publishers
Major Printing Processes
Understanding Print, Paper and Bind Styles
Preparing a Submission for a Print Job
Understanding Printing Quotes

Reading 2 – Manage Budgets and Schedules in Editing and Publishing
Publication Schedules
Cost Types and Actors That Affect Budgets
Costs of Producing and Editing / Publishing Project
Economic and Commercial Impacts That Affect Editing and Publishing

Reading 3 – Apply for Employment in the Publishing Industry I & II
The Publishing Business
Your Own Freelance Business
Negotiating Freelance Contracts
Business, Agreements and Deadlines
Communicating Without Conflict
Applying For Work
Marketing Yourself
Sourcing Work
The World of Business and Corporate Editing
Professional Development
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

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COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Completely customise your own payment plan here.

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